Thanks to all who participated in Narnia - more photos at end of eNews
Quick Links
April 24, 2026
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Sunday Worship
Missions Conference - Pastor Mark preaching on "God's People" from Psalm 139:1-16 and Ephesians 2:10
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God's People on Mission Together
Everything Missions Conference - Updated weekly
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Men's Breakfast
Sat. April 25 @ 8 am
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Ladies Tea
Sat. April 25 @ 1 PM
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BFC Conference
April 27-29
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Ministry Training Day
Sat. May 2 from 9 AM - 3 PM
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Young at Heart at Joshua
Tue. June 9 (Register by April 30)
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Prayer Focus
Brit Haseltine / Victory Beyond the Cup
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Lectionary Resouces
Daily Readings here - Prayer portal in eNews below
Other News (read more below)
- Grace Family News ~ Lectionary Devotional and Prayer Portal
- Lift Update ~ Open to use! (Greeters and Deacons operate)
- Snapshots of Grace ~ Narnia
God's People on Mission Together
Missions Conference ~ April 25 - May 17
Join us as we consider what it is to be on mission together in our local church and community. Each week will feature testimonies from a different ministry as well as sermons focused on the theme. Below are three special events coming up in the next 2 weeks, you can register for each below, in Church Center, or in the Lobby or Gym.
Men's Breakfast
THIS Saturday Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM
Missions Conference Event: Men's Breakfast
Saturday April 25 from 8am - 10am in the Fireplace Room
Featured Speaker: Testimony from Avdi and Christina, developing global initiatives to equip churches and nonprofit projects around the world to better understand God’s heart for individuals with disabilities.
In 2025, Christina authored Seeing Disabilities through God’s Eyes, now available in six languages, bringing together biblical perspective and practical insight, shaped by her degrees in Bible Education and Special Education and her personal experience growing up with a brother with profound autism.
Ladies Tea
THIS Saturday Apr 25, 2026, 1:00 PM
Missions Conference Event: Women's Tea
Saturday April 25 from 1-3 pm in the Fireplace Room
** Please Bring Your Favorite Tea Cup **
Featured Speaker: Testimony from Avdi and Christina, developing global initiatives to equip churches and nonprofit projects around the world to better understand God’s heart for individuals with disabilities.
In 2025, Christina authored Seeing Disabilities through God’s Eyes, now available in six languages, bringing together biblical perspective and practical insight, shaped by her degrees in Bible Education and Special Education and her personal experience growing up with a brother with profound autism.
Sunday Worship ~ God's People
THIS Sunday, Apr 26, 2026, 10 AM Worship
Testimony: Image Bearers, Grace's ministry with and to those with physical and intellectual challenges
Featured Speaker: Pastor Mark, looking at Psalm 139:1-13 as well as Ephesians 2:10
After Worship: Join us in the Gym for coffee and snacks and Ministry Fair (see below)
Online: Order of Worship Here, Livestream and Past Sermons on YouTube, Worship playlist on Spotify
Local Partners Ministry Fair
THIS Sunday, Apr 26, 2026, After Worship
Ministry Fair: see displays from various Grace outreach and support ministries and from our Local Ministry Partners. In the Gym after worship. Coffee and refreshments.
Children: Children will be in the Fireplace room instead of the Gym for this Sunday. Snacks and activities provided.
Ministry Training Day
May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ministry Training for our new Image Bearer's ministry with and to those with physical and intellectual challenges.
ALL teens and adults welcome! No experience required, and no commitments to ministry, just a fun day together learning how to be a friend and minister with and to those with special needs. (there is no childcare provided)
Featured Speaker: Beth Wiegand, Grace Missionary and the director of Camp Promise Ministries in Montana, will be our primary trainer.
Key Seminar Topics
- Special Needs and the Church
- The Gospel and Discipleship for those with Intellectual Challenges
- Leading Ministry with and to those with physical and intellectual disabilities
- Time for Planning and Prayer
Young at Heart - Trip to see Joshua
Jun 9, 2026, 8:30 AM
Event sponsored by Young at Heart but open to all. 20 Seats reserved for Joshua on Tuesday, June 9. $100 includes Sight and Sound 11 am performance and lunch at Shady Maple. Tickets must be reserved by April 30. Register below or contact Pastor Mark.
Lectionary Resources
Reading Plan and Prayer Portal
Some have asked about the Lectionary Daily Reading Plan and Prayer Portal we had shared during Lent.
Lift is ready for use!
Important Note: Currently, only trained Deacons, Greeters and Staff are allowed to operate the lift. If you think you may have need of it at a time they are not available, please see Pastor Mark or Carl Schaaf for training. Absolutely no kids or teens without parents present. Be patient, we may occasionally need to use the old chair lift in the next few weeks as we iron out any kinks.
Prayer Focus ~ Brit Haseltine & World Cup Outreach
Snapshots of Grace ~ Narnia
Also available as Markdown.